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What's great about Arrowhead is, if you have to go from independent living to assisted living, you do NOT have to move; you stay in the same apartment. The apartments are somewhat spacious, but come with a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
This wonderful and amazing community is currently signing up people for it's waitlist. Sign up soon so you can move in as soon as possible!
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Edgewood has been great for my mom. The people working there are friendly and so caring. The activities are plentiful, fun and give the residents opportunities to socialize. The facility is clean and well...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I am so happy with Fairmont Grand it was not easy finding a place to suit my mothers needs and the staff have been wonderful helping her to adjust to this new living arrangement. The staff does go the extra...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Fairmont Grand offers a wide-range of services designed to meet your or your loved one’s unique needs. No one senior is alike so we provide lifestyle options that meet your individual needs. We call this resident-centered care.Welcome to Fairmont Grand, an Independent Living and Assisted Living...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A friendly community made up of both affordable family townhouses and apartment homes designed for seniors age 62 and up and disabled individuals. The townhomes offer extra storage, large welcoming decks and playgrounds for the kids. The apartments are all one-bedroom and feature emergency pull...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Spacious apartment homes offer five different floor plans, each with a patio or balcony and located in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Heat, soft water, trash removal and expanded cable TV are all included in the rent. You'll appreciate other amenities, too, such as detached garages, heated...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of independent living in New Underwood, SD

The average cost of senior living in New Underwood is $3,089 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buffalo Chip, SD with an average of $2,571 per month.

Independent living costs in New Underwood, SD, vs. nearby cities

New Underwood, SD
$3,089/mo
$3,089/mo

Independent living costs in New Underwood, SD, vs. state and national averages

New Underwood, SD
$3,089/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in New Underwood, SD, vs. other senior living options

$3,979/mo
Independent Living
$3,089/mo

Independent living costs in New Underwood, SD, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$3,142/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,364/mo

Senior living costs in New Underwood vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: New Underwood, SD
Column state: South Dakota
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Community typeNew Underwood, SDSouth DakotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,089/mo$2,932/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,979/mo$3,823/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,979/mo$3,823/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
New Underwood, SD:$3,089/mo
South Dakota:$2,932/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
New Underwood, SD:$3,979/mo
South Dakota:$3,823/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
New Underwood, SD:$3,979/mo
South Dakota:$3,823/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in New Underwood

Recent reviews for independent living in New Underwood

Peaceful Pines Senior Living Community in Rapid City, SD

5.0
Our loved one is still getting settled in so she has not been able to fully take advantage of the activities but she has participated in some of the musical events which she really enjoyed. We also like how it looks more like a home versus an institution.

Holiday Hills Estates in Rapid City, SD

5.0
Mom moved out the end of April, due to health reason...but she really enjoyed her stay. Staff was wonderful, helpful, treated Mom great.. I highly recommend Holiday Hills Estates to others looking.

The Victorian in Rapid City, SD

4.6
What I like about The Victorian is that it is small and very personable. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

New Underwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Underwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Underwood, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in New Underwood independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of New Underwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Underwood, SDNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
31.5%
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Availability of select dining options in New Underwood independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of New Underwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Underwood, SDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Underwood independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in New Underwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Underwood, SDNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
45.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
47%
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